I was watching 'The September Issue' in the back of a theater in New York, and I thought, 'I know I really can do this with actors.'
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I wouldn't be the same actor if I couldn't do theater.
I think that's what we're all trying to do as actors, is create some sort of passion from people and allow them to have something to really care about and something they enjoy and look forward to on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, whatever it is, where you get to sit down and escape.
You work really hard to make it, and maybe you get some acclaim, but then you realize there are certain limitations as an actor.
I've worked with some actors who can't act.
I went to school for clothing and textiles and thought this is what I was going to do. Then I started working in costumes and literally said, 'I don't know if I can take the actors.'
I had no idea how to make it as an actor. But I knew I wanted to.
I have done film, television and theatre - all at a pretty substantial level - I don't think it's possible for American actors to do that.
As an actor, you want to push yourself.
The best thing for an actor is to try it his way. The way they do it may not work, but it may inspire me to try something else.
No, I knew when I was doing theater in New York that this was what I was supposed to be doing.